Arctic Comfort Hotel

Placed in the capital of Iceland, Arctic Comfort Hotel invites holidaymakers amid clouds of cosmopolitan culture and scenes of frosty awe, encompassing nature’s most dramatic processes, from black volcanic plains to white, hulking glaciers and hot-spouting geysers.

• Spacious rooms fitted with refrigerators, TVs, complimentary Internet access and en suite facilities
• Breakfast room serving hearty meals for an additional fee
• Lounge offering a selection of local ales and refreshments
• Check-in from 3pm; check-out by 11am. Pets not allowed. Complimentary Wi-Fi

Groupon’s Guide To Reykjavik

One of the safest and cleanest cities of modern times, Reykjavik is located on the south-western coast of Iceland and it is also the world’s northernmost capital city.

With more than 100 pubs and clubs, many of them found on Laugavegur Street, a wide choice of beers, Iceland’s drink of choice since 1989, are available for sampling. An iconic landmark of the city, the looming Hallgrimskirkja Church offers visitors panoramic views of the city. Standing 15 metres high and weighing 25 tons, the church’s pipe organ is one of its key features, while the statue of Leifur Eiriksson, the first European to discover America, guards the entrance. The capital’s name translates to ‘Smoky Bay’, after the columns of steam that rise from the hot springs, which can still be visited today. Reykjavik has a subpolar oceanic climate combined with temperate features due to the warm waters of the Gulf Stream.

Tour Details

The Northern Lights Mystery Tour

Visitors are invited to take part in a unique experience which happens during the night in the Northern Hemisphere. A scenic colour spectrum will appear on the sky in the form of the Northern Lights encompassing different shapes, proportions and patterns. This event is visible on clear nights from September to April, so the tour may be cancelled if the weather conditions are not appropriate. A decision is taken daily at 6pm whether the tour will take place or not. Sightseeing is not guaranteed even if the tour is operated; in these cases customers will receive a second tour free of charge. The tour is expected to last three to five hours, but the return before midnight is not guaranteed during 31 December.

• Please note: We cannot guarantee sightings even if the tour is operated. In these cases we offer our customers a second tour free of charge.
• Meeting/ pick-up point: Bus terminal at Laekjartorg, Hafnarstraeti 20, in Reykjavik centre. Customers must be at the meeting point 30 min before the departure of the tour. If customers want to be picked up at the hotel (in Reykjavik only) they must call 24 hours before in order to reconfirm pick up time.
• Duration: Between 3 to 5 hours.
• Start/opening time: Available from Sep 15 to Mar 31 daily at 8pm and from Apr 1 to Apr 15 daily at 9pm.

Whale Watching Tour

Usually departing from Reykjavik, sometimes from other Icelandic harbours, this tour provides visitors with the opportunity to enjoy a boat ride in search of whales swimming close to the Icelandic coastline. Some of the whale types that can be spotted include white-beaked dolphins, harbour porpoises, humpback whales, and the killer whales or orcas. Seeing all the species is not guaranteed, but the crew on board will do their best to ensure a unique journey.

• Meeting point: pick-up from the accommodation between 12.15pm and 12.45pm. Customers must call 24 hours before departure in order to confirm the pick-up time. They should come at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour starts. In March, pick-up will be available between 8.15-8.45am.
• Duration: three to five hours.
• Included: transport, assistance or guided tour.
• Languages: English; German, Spanish and French also available on request.

Golden Circle

This tour starts with a visit to the geothermal area of Nesjavellir, and continues with a stop at Þingvellir National Park gazing across a mountainous setting adorned with vivid vegetation. Highlights include a stopover at the tumbling Gullfoss waterfall, followed by a lunch break at Gullfoss Cafe or at the local Information Centre. Spouting geysers such as Geysir and Strokkur may be admired, as well as a place of worship, namely the Skálholt church. Further on, the trip continues with sightseers heading to Hveragerði, a horticultural village.

• Meeting or pick-up point: bus terminal at Laekjartorg, Hafnarstraeti 20, in Reykjavik centre. Customers must be at the meeting point 30 minutes before the departure of the tour.
• Duration: 8 and 30 minutes.
• Start or opening time: 8.30am.
• End or closing time: 5pm.
• Languages: Scandinavian and English.
• If the customers want to be picked up from the hotel, they must call 24 hours before in order to reconfirm the pick-up time.
• Due to weather and road conditions we cannot guarantee visits to Nesjavellir in the winter season.

FAQ

1. When will I receive a confirmation email? Customers will receive a booking confirmation within 48 hours from the time of booking.

2. How do I find out if my preferred travel dates are available? All dates are subject to availability. The dates available are listed on each option or alternatively, if customers have specific dates in mind, they can call the agent to check.

3. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available? Clear Sky Holidays will do everything to ensure that customers will get their preferred travel dates. If specific travel dates are not available anymore, the agent will propose alternative departure dates within the same validity period.

4. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal? The departure airports included will be advised at the time of booking based on availability. The supplemental fee to depart from a specific airport that is not included is subject to departure date and availability at the time of booking.

5. Do I have to buy 2 vouchers if I am travelling alone? Customers can just buy 1 voucher and pay the single supplement to Clear Sky Holidays at the time of booking.

6. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room? Children aged 2 and older will need a Groupon for travel. Children aged under 12 may be eligible for a discount. Contact Clear Sky Holidays at the time of booking.

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